Updated on 2025-07-29 GMT+08:00

Backing Up a FlexusX Instance

Scenarios

CBR can be used upon application and can enhance data integrity and service continuity. You can back up FlexusX instances manually or configure a policy to back them up automatically. This section describes how to back up a FlexusX instance manually.

For more information, see CBR Architecture, Backup Mechanism, and Backup Options.

Constraints

To ensure the integrity of backup data, do not delete disk data or restart or stop the FlexusX instance during the backup.

Prerequisites

The FlexusX instance is associated with a backup vault. For details, see Associating a FlexusX Instance with a Backup Vault.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the FlexusX console. In the upper left corner, click and select a region.
  2. Locate the FlexusX instance, choose More > Manage Disk/Backup and click Create Server Backup or Create Disk Backup in the Operation column.

    If the page for purchasing a backup vault is displayed after you click Create Server Backup or Create Disk Backup, the FlexusX instance has not been associated with a vault. In this case, associate the FlexusX instance with a vault first. Then, create a backup by referring to the steps described in this section.

    • To create a cloud server backup, configure the parameters below.
      Figure 1 Creating a cloud server backup
      Table 1 Parameters for creating a cloud server backup

      Parameter

      Description

      Server List

      By default, the cloud servers to be backed up are selected. Click to view the disks attached to the server. and select the disks to be backed up.

      Name

      Specify your backup name.

      Description

      Enter a description about the backup.

      Full Backup

      If you select Enable, CBR performs a full backup for each associated server. This requires a larger capacity than an incremental backup.

    • To create a cloud disk backup:

      Click Perform Backup in the Operation column and configure backup parameters as instructed.

      Figure 2 Performing a backup
      Figure 3 Cloud disk backup
      Table 2 Parameters for creating a cloud disk backup

      Parameter

      Description

      Disk List

      In the disk list, all disks are selected by default. Select the disks to be backed up.

      Name

      Specify your backup name.

      Description

      Enter a description about the backup.

      Full Backup

      If you select Enable, CBR performs a full backup on every selected disk. This requires a larger capacity compared to an incremental backup.

  3. Click OK. The system starts to create a backup immediately.
  4. Click Go to Backup List.

    On the Backups tab, if the status of the backup is Available, the backup task is successful. You can use the backup to restore data when needed.

    Figure 4 Server backup completed
    Figure 5 Cloud disk backup completed

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